How scarce (valuable) is core for the PDP-8?

From: Mike Ford <mikeford_at_netwiz.net>
Date: Thu Apr 22 12:25:01 1999

>> Mike wrote:
>> > Perhaps a
>> > smaller array, but with LARGE cores where the magnetic state could have
>> > some visual indicators.
>>
>> How would that work? Would you have an LED for each bit or something?
>>
>I can see providing a switch and a led for the circuit to set/clear the
>bit. But displaying it's magnetic state like a realy might is kinda out
>there. ;)
>
>Allison

My first thought was something like a small compass near each bit. I want
to avoid lights since I think they are less engaging, less an indicator
that something has happened. Ideally this should be an attractive looking
toy, that sparks curiousity.
Received on Thu Apr 22 1999 - 12:25:01 BST